Hawaii’s JJ Mandaquit helps U17 Team USA win the FIBA17 Gold

Hilo native JJ Mandaquit competed with Team USA in the FIBA17 World Cup.

The Guard helped Team USA to an early lead after forcing 3 steals in first quarter.

Mandaquit finished the day with a game-high 10 assists, and 3 steals.

He did not finish with any points, but the assists and steals helping Team USA to a 129 to 88 win over Team Italy in the gold medal game.